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The sum of the digits in a 2 digit number is 5. If the number is subtracted by 9 then the digits will be reversed. Find the number. If the tens digit is x then what is the equation?

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Answer:

Let ten's place digit =x and unit place digit =y

Number=10x+y

x+y=5 ...(i)

10x+y−9=10y+x

9x−9y=9x−y=1 ...(ii)

from (i) and (ii) we get,

x=3,y=2

∴Number=10×3+2=32.

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